- Feb 29, 2008
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I’m getting a pair because I need replacements for my motorsport iv’s I wear for work. I’ve worn those shoes down to the point it’s starting to crack open on the bottom soles. And that’s the only reason I want these!
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This is one of those sneakers that sounds like a 10/10 in theory but when you see it it’s just ehhh
I get it.This is what happened in 2001. The lack of color in the sole made them trash imo. Ogs were
What shoe are you talking about?This is what happened in 2001. The lack of color in the sole made them trash imo. Ogs were
What shoe are you talking about?
Yea, you're right the sole wasn't vibrant and it was like a blue-green too lol.Columbias
Yea, you're right the sole wasn't vibrant and it was like a blue-green too lol.
That's pretty drastic. Terrible? No way. The only thing missing on those is the icy blue soles of the 96' pair. Other than that they were a pretty spot on retro. The Legend Blues are horrific in many ways.2001 Columbias were legitimately terrible. A hint of greenish blue in the outsole if you squint really hard. Everyone seems to hate the legend blue pair but at least they have a blue sole. I personally wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of XIs with a backwards jumpman though. It’ll be nice to finally get an actual retro.
I disagree. I actually think that entire run of retros were bad, including the concords and breds. I still had my og concords at the time. They were lower cut and most importantly the ankle collar was missing the stiff padding which helped it keep its shape. The breds were also missing the white line on the patent. I was happy to have them back at the time, but I remember being really disappointed with all of the missing details.That's pretty drastic. Terrible? No way. The only thing missing on those is the icy blue soles of the 96' pair. Other than that they were a pretty spot on retro. The Legend Blues are horrific in many ways.
The 01 Black/red’s are definitely more comfortable then the 2019 retro based off what I rememberI disagree. I actually think that entire run of retros were bad, including the concords and breds. I still had my og concords at the time. They were lower cut and most importantly the ankle collar was missing the stiff padding which helped it keep its shape. The breds were also missing the white line on the patent. I was happy to have them back at the time, but I remember being really disappointed with all of the missing details.
Those are small details. I have the 95 and 00 Cords and the patent isn't THAT much higher on the OGs. The white line on the 01 playoffs is another small change. I mean if you were disappointed you're entitled to that belief. I think calling a retro that in many ways was an improvement over the OG (comfort mainly) is a bit extreme. No retro will ever be exact to any OG. My only big gripe with the 00/01 XI set was the Columbia's not having the icy blue sole like the OGs. Other than that, that set is some of the best retros JB has ever put out imo.I disagree. I actually think that entire run of retros were bad, including the concords and breds. I still had my og concords at the time. They were lower cut and most importantly the ankle collar was missing the stiff padding which helped it keep its shape. The breds were also missing the white line on the patent. I was happy to have them back at the time, but I remember being really disappointed with all of the missing details.
The 2019 looks so forced imo. The patent is insanely high cut and the toebox is definitely off too. I know you're not necessarily advocating for the 2019, im just saying I'd take the 01 any day over those.The 01 Black/red’s are definitely more comfortable then the 2019 retro based off what I remember
I agree.The 2019 looks so forced imo. The patent is insanely high cut and the toebox is definitely off too. I know you're not necessarily advocating for the 2019, im just saying I'd take the 01 any day over those.
Yeah side by side 19s >>>>> 01's and I loved my 01s to the bitter end but the 19s improved everything.The 2019’s are ok comfort wise, but as far as looks more close to the Original, the 2019’s by a landslide. Only thing the 01’s got is the comfort. Although, 01’s was a pretty good retro.
I think the 01 sole was too dark. I have all 3 (‘96, ‘01, ‘19.) I would post a pic but this is actually a IV threadYeah there’s no way I’m rocking with the 01 playoff 11 over the 19. 01 had a better sole and that’s it